WEBVTT WAS IN THAT CA>> THIS HAS CHANGED FROM A RESCUE TO A RECOVERY MISSION.AN OFFICER SAW WHAT APPEARED TO BE A CAR THAT DROVE INTO THE MISSOURI RIVER.IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WERE OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE.

English Landing Park in Parkville was closed Wednesday morning as authorities search for a vehicle they believe went into the Missouri River.

Parkville Police Chief Kevin Chrisman said an officer saw a vehicle drive into the park around 2:15 a.m. When the car did not come back out of the park, the officer went to check the boat ramp and found the car partially submerged in the water.

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A team with the Kansas City Fire Department searched the area with sonar and found what it believes may be a car.

The Missouri Highway Patrol is also planning to search the area with its sonar equipment.

Chrisman said authorities should learn more as the sun comes up.

Police said it was unclear if anyone was in the vehicle when it went into the water.